How to choose the right nut and bolt combination

Date Posted:

March 7, 2016

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Marsh Fasteners

Last Updated on March 13, 2023 by Marsh Fasteners

Stainless steel nuts and bolts are crucial components in a large variety of industries, most significantly in engineering and construction, and are integral to many of the day-to-day objects we use. Nuts and bolts essentially hold it all together, that’s why it’s important to choose the right nut and bolt combination.

Marsh Fasteners has an extensive inventory of stainless steel nuts and bolts, which ensures we offer our customers not only a wide variety to choose from, but also competitive pricing to match.

Why you need a good nut and bolt combination

When it comes to joining anything, finding the right nut and bolt combination is pivotal to improving the overall strength of the product in which it’s being used.

How to choose

Size and shape

Nuts and bolts come in all shapes and sizes. Ensuring you get the correct size is crucial as even slight variations in size can compromise the efficacy. Consider the “job” that you require the nuts and bolts to do; this will determine the particular type of bolt and nut you need to purchase. Nut and bolt variations include the type of material used and the thickness and length of the bolt.

Quality

The quality of nuts and bolts varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. It makes sense to pay for quality products that will last.

At Marsh Fasteners we stock a complete range of quality stainless steel hex nuts, lock nuts, wing nuts, cap nuts, plus a variety of others. Our stainless steel bolt line includes hex bolts, lag bolts, carriage bolts and cap bolts – whatever nut and bolt combination you require, we’ll assist you to find the perfect solution.

Marsh Fasteners are wholesale suppliers of top-class stainless steel nuts and bolts, as well as stainless steel screws and threaded rods, plus much more. Contact us today for more information.